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Country fans, your time has come. The 59th Annual CMA Awards are here. Dubbed “ country music’s biggest night,” this three-hour event premieres tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. EST. If you recently cut the cable cord or want to tune in from home, we’ve got you covered with ways to watch it online, legally, and for free.

At a Glance: How to Watch the 59th Annual CMA Awards Online

Stream: DirecTV , Sling , Fubo TV , Hulu (the day after)

Channel: ABC

Date, Start time: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. EST

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While the awards show kicks off at 8 p.m. EST, the pre-event red carpet begins at 5 p.m. EST. Performers thr

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